poll: problems "building" AR uppers/lowers?!

[rugersol]

I just bought a [BCM] completed upper because after pricing out the pieces individually (I wanted some specific things) it actually seemed to be a break even

sure ... but ya missed out on half the fun!


... and a half the education ...

I learned more about the AR's innards during this build than I ever did in my 8 years of military service carrying one

... and ...

[scout]

ok.. ok... (sorry for the crappy pic but its all I have right now)



BCM Cold Hammer Forged 16" (government profile) mid-length uppper
BCM Bolt Carrier Group (MPI) - Auto
BCM GUNFIGHTER Charging Handle Mod 3
Troy Folding Rear Battle Sight
Spikes Tactical Punisher Lower Receiver
PSA Gen2 Lower Parts Kit
PSA 6-position milspec diameter buffer tube w/ PSA Buffer
Complete Magpul MOE Flat Dark Earth Furniture
and I picked up (2) Magpul PMAG Magazines in matching FDE (will be buying more of these in the future)

[rugersol]

[snlit3]

Waiting on PSA. build > buy any day.

[rugersol]

I used a VLTOR on my last build, too!

... what's in the Taurus box?! ... ya gonna hang a model 85 off one of the rails?!

[snlit3]

I used a VLTOR on my last build, too!

... what's in the Taurus box?! ... ya gonna hang a model 85 off one of the rails?!

disregard the taurus box, i'm hoping the vltor will aid in accuracy.

[rugersol]

JEEZ! ... I'm startin' to feel bad fer the one guy that couldn't get his lower 'er upper to work?!

I'm beginning to think if ya can at least spell "AR", ya can do it, successfully*?!


* in no way implies that you can actually do it, successfully ... and if ya **** it up, don't call me!

[snlit3]

Well the pile of parts is gone...

[rugersol]

Shoot it, yet?!

[snlit3]

Shoot it, yet?!

probably sight it in tomorrow @ 50ya, then i'll have to find somewhere to shoot it longer soon. if it fires

[solidgun]

I always enjoy seeing DIYselfers and people having a good time building something. However, if you cut corners and do not use proper tools and the thing blows up and it hurts others, you will be sued.

Long story short, I have been hit by a piece AR15 blowing up, but it was just a small injury that didn't cause any serious issues that would stop me from living my life and enjoy shooting. The idiot put parts together and didn't even know proper head-spacing nor did he understand types of ammunition.

I hate trivial litigation tying up our court systems, but if it stops me or others from living a normal life and enjoying shooting sports, that would not be one of them. Just make sure you are not cutting corners while enjoying your builds. It isn't just slapping on parts together even if most of the companies offer uniform specs.